CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN

19907.8 RATING2 SEASONS1683 EPISODESANIMATION

Meet Maruko, a sweet schoolgirl with a hefty dose of curiosity (and occasional laziness!). She sails through life in a cozy town alongside her loving parents, grandparents, and sister. Maruko has a band of loyal friends, including her closest pal, Tama-chan, but her playful and doting grandpa is at the heart of it all. Life is never dull in this charming series.

PRINCIPAL CAST

TARAKOMomoko 'Maruko' Sakura (voice)

YUKO MIZUTANISakiko Sakura (voice)

YUSAKU YARAHiroshi Sakura (voice)

TEIYU ICHIRYUSAISumire Sakura (voice)

TAKESHI AONOTomozo Sakura (voice)

YUKO SASAKIKotake Sakura (voice)

SERIES GUIDE

SEASONS & EPISODES

SEASON

PLAY S01 E01

Maru-Chan's Sibling Rivalry! & Maru-Chan's in the New Year Mood! still

S01 E01

1990-01-07 / 25 MIN

MARU-CHAN'S SIBLING RIVALRY! & MARU-CHAN'S IN THE NEW YEAR MOOD!

Tensions rise between Maruko and Sakiko when a new notebook enters the picture. Then, Maruko's peaceful New Year is threatened by responsiblities looming over the horizon.

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S01 E02

1990-01-14 / 25 MIN

MARUKO-CHAN IS STILL FEELING DOWN

No episode synopsis available.

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S01 E03

1990-01-21 / 25 MIN

THE SCHOOL TUTOR ARRIVES

Sakiko gets a tutor that doesn't meet Maruko's exacting standards. Then, sick of being late for class, Maruko decides to buy an alarm clock.

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S01 E04

1990-01-28 / 25 MIN

MARU-CHAN BUYS AN ALARM CLOCK

No episode synopsis available.

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S01 E05

1990-02-04 / 25 MIN

TODAY IS THE HOME VISIT

While Maruko hopes this year's home visit from her sensei will go smoothly, her capacity for self-sabotage has other ideas. Then, Maruko's hopes for an easy role in class are dashed when she finds out she's paired with the pretentious go-getter Hanawa.

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With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro still

S01 E06

1990-02-11 / 25 MIN

WITH RESPECT TO THE BIOLOGIST, KIZANORO

No episode synopsis available.

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Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1 still

S01 E07

1990-02-18 / 25 MIN

MARU-CHAN PRACTICES CYCLING PART 1

When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.

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S01 E08

1990-02-25 / 25 MIN

MARU-CHAN PRACTICES CYCLING PART 2

When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.

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S01 E09

1990-03-04 / 25 MIN

MARU-CHAN RECEIVES AN AWARD

Maruko is thrilled to be getting a certificate for her submission to an art contest, but complications arise by the time she has to actually go on stage. Then, Maruko's hubris gets the better of her when she's allowed to stay home from school after she catches a cold.

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S01 E10

1990-03-11 / 25 MIN